In the rich history of rock music, few names have been as consistently successful as Queen. With a career spanning over five decades, the band is one of the most successful in the world of all time. During this time, Queen have become the embodiment of the power of musical creativity, with most of their songs staying at the top of the charts for weeks at a time. They have created their own musical universe, combining hard rock, glam rock, pop, funk and opera, breaking down the boundaries between genres. Inspired by the 1991 album Greatest Hits II, Montblanc pays tribute to one of Queen’s most successful albums with the Great Characters Homage to Queen Special Edition. The edition reflects the striking colour combination of the double LP Greatest Hits II and is available in dark blue with gold-plated fittings. The crown worn by Mercury during the final performance of God Save The Queen was the inspiration for the silhouette of the top of the special edition cap, and is also a metaphor for the majestic character of the band and its musical legacy. The gold-plated clip is designed to resemble a microphone stand, one of the hallmarks of Freddie Mercury's live performances.
